Sr. Active Directory Operations Specialist

6 Months - CTH

Must be located in the Oakland/ Bay area

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Active Directory Operations Specialist. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows Active Directory and Global Policy Objects (GPOs). In this role, you will be responsible for managing and securing our enterprise infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security policies, and implementing best practices for identity and access management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure and efficient directory services, as well as develop and enforce GPOs to enhance our organization's security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Active Directory environment, ensuring its security and efficiency.
• Create, edit, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for endpoint configuration.
• Utilize Entra ID for identity and access management.
• Use Intune for mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint configuration.
• Automate tasks and manage configurations using PowerShell.
• Troubleshoot network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, LDAP) and resolve related issues.
• Implement security best practices and manage vulnerabilities and patches.
• Adhere to change management processes and document all configurations and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with end-users, management, and other IT teams.
• Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the field.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of work experience with strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, GPOs, Entra ID, Intune, and PowerShell.

Desired:

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience with strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory, GPOs, and PowerShell.
• Proven experience in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory environments.
• Proven experience in managing, designing, and engineering Global Policy Objects in a large enterprise.
• Deep understanding of Windows 10 and 11 architectures, features, deployment techniques, policy management, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency in creating, editing, and managing GPOs for endpoint configuration. Familiarity with tools used for version control of GPOs.
• Strong knowledge of AD structure, user/group management, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.